Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Book